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Set up a business on Guidance on GOV.UK
The business structure you choose can affect the way you pay tax and your legal responsibilities.
Working for yourself on Guidance on GOV.UK
If you work for yourself, you'll usually need to report your income so you pay the right tax, and you may need to set up a business.
Apply for a Start Up Loan on Guidance on GOV.UK
Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business.
Employing people on Guidance on GOV.UK
See the latest guidance on employing people, including contracts, payroll, pensions and worker’s rights.
Business news from the UK government
Business Secretary: “I'm backing investment and innovation to power good growth in every corner of the UK”
New Business Secretary at Farnborough International Airshow to set out stall to go further and faster for growth by commercialising science and innovation to deliver for every postcode.
Historic tariff-free Scotch whisky shipment bound for United States
Boost for whisky producers as tariffs removed for shipments bound for US
Unprecedented services trade deal unveiled as UK seals agreement with Switzerland
FTA seals £5.2bn services deal with Switzerland and separate agreement paves way for travellers to use Swiss E-gates
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